The researchers have focused on vitamin B9, also called folate, found in a range of green leafy vegetables, cereals, fruit and meats, and have discovered that the father's folate levels is very important to the development and health of their offspring.

An adequate intake of folates is essential for the prevention of many disorders including anaemia, neural tube defects, various forms of cardiovascular diseases, Alzheimer's disease, and depression," commented Dr.

Further work will be carried out to develop effective, sustainable, ethically acceptable dietary strategies for folate-rich foods and folate-enriched products in order to meet the range of folates indicated to be protective for human health.

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